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Project/Senior Accountant

Elite Earthworks & Engineering
Murrieta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026

Are you seeking a challenging yet rewarding work environment that offers tremendous growth opportunities in a small family-owned business? If yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently hiring an Project / Senior Accountant to join our team.

 

As a member of our team, you will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that values hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. You will be part of a tight-knit team that fosters collaboration, teamwork, and mutual respect, all while striving to exceed our clients' expectations.

 

To succeed in this role, you will need to be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess a strong work ethic. You should be comfortable working with numbers, financial statements, and be eager to learn and grow as a professional.

 

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a team of passionate professionals who are dedicated to achieving our common goals. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and join our team, please submit your application today.



Quality:


  • Good time management skills.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Good documentation skills.

  • Computer skills, including Excel, Word, Bluebeam

  • Construction accounting software experience

  • Minimum 2 years with a construction company (subcontractor or General)

  • Knowledge of employment standards act.

  • Knowledge of payroll regulations.

  • Superior spreadsheet skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

  • Knowledge of Davis Bacon and California Prevailing wage rules

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree, with emphasis in accounting.

  • CPA or CPA candidate a plus



Reporting Relationship:


  • The Project/ Senior Accountant person reports to the Controller

 

Authorities:


  • Exercise the responsibilities and perform the duties of this position. This includes full decision-making authority for responsibilities and/or duties.

  • Contact vendors regarding invoice information.

  • Contact Customers regarding payment and labor compliance.



Responsibilities:


  • Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable

  • Set up new jobs and job budgets as required by Project Managers

  • File required 20-day Preliminary notices for company

  • Enter and maintain job costs, cost codes, purchase orders.

  • Mange invoices from subs and vendors for input into Accounting software

  • Communicate with subs and vendors when inquiring on invoice/payment status

  • Reconcile vendor statements, review discrepancies.
  • Reconcile credit card transactions to bank statements.

  • Manage subs and vendors for compliance with each project requirements including certificates of insurance, business license, lien releases, OCIP enrollment, certified payroll; etc.

  • Assist with multi state payroll tax filings

  • Mange company city business license requirements

  • Prepare month-end reconciliations for bank accounts, fuel cards and credit cards

  • Assist with project AR collections

  • Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and job projections

  • Month end closing journal entries

  • Assist with preparation of annual reviewed financial statements and tax projections

  • Assist with audits , annual financial, project, insurance, other

Salary : $65,000

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